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MCZ 8437

2002 Jaguar X-type

Blue Petrol 2099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,905 mi
Last recorded122,905 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar X-type74,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 8437
MakeJaguar
ModelX-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 122,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 120,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 118,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 117,776 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,094 miles

Offside Front shocker reduced damping

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 110,344 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased unable to see fully

corrosion to suspension/ underside

front to rear to osr flexi brake pipe corroded

outer sills corroded unable to see fully

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 104,505 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 100,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake discs slightly scored

em light illuminated on dash

monitor o/s/f tyre for wear

Pass 2 Sep 2011 100,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs slightly scored

em light illuminated on dash

monitor o/s/f tyre for wear

Pass 14 Jul 2010 95,054 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 95,054 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakepipes to flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion.

front brake pads 70% worn and discs worn

leak from nearside front driveshaft seal,

rear brakes have 49% imbalence.

rear pads 80% worn,

slight play at offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 893,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 76,931 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 76,931 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Jaguar X-type?

Based on 1,912,556 MOT tests across 119,397 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
119,397
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,516
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 38,107
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 31,691
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30,052
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MCZ 8437 is a 2002 Jaguar X-type in Blue with a 2,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar X-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 74,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar X-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,260 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MCZ 8437, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar X-type typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar X-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MCZ 8437 registered?

MCZ 8437 is a 2002 Jaguar X-type, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is MCZ 8437 safe to buy?

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